*Veterans Legal Services is an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and is not part of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs or any other government agency. VLS is committed to advocating in front of the VA and other state and federal agencies to assist low-income veterans in obtaining the benefits they have earned and deserve.

Geographic Area Served

Clients must reside in Massachusetts and must attend one of VLS’s legal clinics for an in-person intake. Cases must be in one of the following counties:

Essex

Middlesex

Norfolk

Plymouth

Suffolk

For more information on VLS’s eligibility guidelines, please visit the For Clients page.

New England Center & Home for Veterans

Norfolk County Veterans Treatment Court

Note: VLS provides civil (non-criminal case) support to veterans participating in the Veterans Treatment Court. If you have a question specific to the Norfolk County/Dedham Veterans Treatment Court, call their hotline directly at (781) 329-4777 x412.

631 High Street
Dedham, MA 02026Usually first Tuesday of each month. Call 857-317-4474 to confirm that a VLS attorney will be present.

Clinic Scheduling Policy – Dates for VLS’s legal clinics at the Chelsea Soldiers Home and Norfolk County Veterans Treatment Court are scheduled on a quarterly basis.

Weather Cancellation Policy – To ensure the safety of our staff, volunteers, and clients, Veterans Legal Services does not hold clinic if Boston Public Schools are closed due to weather.

NECHV address:17 Court Street (Government Center)Boston, MA 02108617-371-1800Most Wednesdays, 6:00pmCall 857-317-4474 to confirm that clinic will be held. Please note that, while we do our best to accommodate all those who wish to meet with an advocate, we cannot guarantee an appointment to those who arrive after the clinic start time.

NECHV address:17 Court Street (Government Center)Boston, MA 02108617-371-1800Most Wednesdays, 6:00pmCall 857-317-4474 to confirm that clinic will be held. Please note that, while we do our best to accommodate all those who wish to meet with an advocate, we cannot guarantee an appointment to those who arrive after the clinic start time.